Security Cleared Data Professional- Defence Programme

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Join a flagship Defence programme contributing to the development and deployment of data management applications within a secure and complex environment. This role offers the opportunity to gain security clearance, work with cutting-edge technologies like Palantir Foundry, and build strategic capabilities in data modelling and application development.

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to identify and prioritise Key User Requirements (KURs)
• Design and develop data-driven applications and features aligned to user needs
• Build and manage data pipelines for ingestion and live data integration
• Lead application/feature deployment through the ‘Go Live’ process
• Conduct user trials and demonstrations to refine product functionality
• Ensure architectural coherence across a portfolio of applications
• Scope and define requirements for new applications or enhancements
• Operate or learn to operate Palantir Foundry as part of the delivery stack
• Must be able to work on site in Derby 2/3 days per week with potential to travel to other sites when required.
• A current UK Security Clearance

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science
• Strong understanding of data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
• Experience in building scalable, efficient data systems and architectures
• Ability to perform data profiling and resolve data quality issues
• Experience in application design and development
• General SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) in data modelling and engineering

• Experience with Palantir Foundry
• Prior experience in Defence environments or Healthcare environments also advantageous
• Familiarity with secure data handling and Defence digital standards

• Be part of a high-profile Defence initiative and gain/enhance security clearance
• Develop Palantir Foundry expertise – a strategic capability for future projects
• Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.